I have written before about insuring a classic car. It is different than insuring any other type of car because your car will INCREASE in value, instead of depreciate. The NY Times has a story about Hagerty Insurance. They may…
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Free Identity Theft Program
I have written before about insurance companies offering identity theft protection with your insurance policy. However, the programs cost money. Well, I came across a free identity theft program. Jenifer Miller of Green Valley Mortgage, in cooperation with the Solano…
Nothing But Nets
I am going off topic for a minute today. I know I am not posting regularly right now, but it will become more regular soon. In the meantime, I bring you this special (thanks to Rick Reilly)……………….. Every DAY nearly…
“Tort Reform” Form
For those of you who like to read about tort reform, my friend Ben Glass recently put out his most current newsletter. In it, you will find a form you can sign and give to your doctor. After reading this,…
A new trick by insurance defense attorneys
The insurance companise have actually surprised me with a new trick. This one I admit I have not seen before, nor have I ever really contemplated it. The defense attorneys in a civil case want the plaintiff’s attorney to shut…
FAQ: Can I fire my lawyer?
I retained an attorney. I want to settle my case even though I am still in pain. My attorney tells me to wait. Now I want to find a new attorney. Can I? A few things to talk about. First,…
FAQ: Is a cosignor on a loan responsible?
I cosigned on a loan for my daughter to buy a car. Am I responsible if she gets in an accident? If you only co-signed on the loan, you are only responsbile to the bank. The bank will come to…
DOI Arrests Broker for Theft
Here is the text of a press release I received today from the Department of Insurance: Insurance Commissioner John Garamendi Announces the Arrest of Former L.A. Insurance Broker for Allegedly Pocketing $381,966 in Liability Insurance Premiums from Clients Former broker…
FAQ: Damaged After Market Parts Coverage
My aftermarket stereo/rims/dvd player/video game machine was damaged in an accident. Does my insurance company have to pay for the damage to this equipment? There are two issues here. First, did the insurance company know about the aftermarket parts? Did…
AB 1852 Pulled By Assemblyman Yee
AB 1852, a bill by Assemblyman Yee, has been pulled. The bill would have allowed insurers to use non-OEM parts when fixing your car if the parts were approved by CAPA. As I wrote previously, this was a bad bill…